Valentine’s Day: 8 romantic restaurants to RSVP to for a memorable dinner date in Mumbai

It's the time of year again when star-crossed lovers start thinking about where to enjoy a romantic and delicious dining experience on Valentine's Day. Even though Valentine's Day falls on a Wednesday this year, making restaurant reservations will still prove to be a task. It's imperative that you zero in on the restaurant that you would like to take your loved one to. If you're having difficulty deciding on a place, our list of restaurants that are perfect for Valentine's Day date should make that decision easier. These restaurants have gone that extra mile in crafting special Valentine's Day courses to make your dinner date perfect. Go ahead and indulge!

Shiro Restobar, Worli

Shiro Restobar provides a dual dining experience: the bar-level seating forms the central point of the party, while the canopy-style tables on the mezzanine level is where couples can enjoy a good meal and good music in a more personal setting. The high ceilings and grand statues epitomise the essence of Shiro. For Valentine's Day, you and your beloved can dig into a scrumptious plate of intricately crafted heart-shaped sushi (part of a curated four-course menu).

Price: INR 2,500 per couple

Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra

The Olive Bar & Kitchen in Bandra is something of a landmark. A place where the city's happy people congregate to dine, dip into an outstanding cellar, and to linger over laughter and conversation. Therefore, this makes for a perfect Valentine's Day venue. The eatery is offering lovebirds a five-course dinner specially curated by the head chef there.

Price: INR 2,750 per person (exclusive of taxes, for food only)

Dashanzi, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

The progressive modern Asian cuisine restaurant at this famous hotel in Mumbai's Juhu is offering couples and indulgent à-la-carte menu boasting of authentic delicacies. Let's not forget, the restaurant also houses the largest collection of gins in the city.

Time: 7 pm onwards

Price: À-la-carte

KODE, Lower Parel

For those couples looking to begin at the bar and then progress to the dining area, a visit to the Zorawar Kalra-helmed KODE at Lower Parel is a must on Valentine's Day. One can expect to indulge in dishes that are bold in their expression, yet rooted in flavours and textures.

Price: INR 3,999 (inclusive of taxes per couple)

Tasse de Thé, Fort

Sometimes, a fancy dinner is not the only perfect way to commemorate an occasion. A cup of tea could do the trick. If you're willing to go against convention, then you should consider taking your date to the classy French cafe Tasse de Thé. The 3,200 square feet space serves over 300 different types of tea, and is giving you the opportunity to share your love story by dedicating a beautiful song to your loved one. As part of the V-Day special, you will also get a free small pot of “love tea” recommended by the cafe's in-house tea blender.

Time: 9:00 am to 12.00 am

Pool Bar, St Regis

How does a romantic poolside sundowner on Valentine's Day sound? If you believe in spending the special day under the starry skies in your personal cabana, the Pool Bar at St Regis should be your go-to Valentine's Day destination.

Time: 7:00 pm till midnight Price: The pool deck with a bottle of Moet Chandon or sparkling wine priced at INR 20,000 (all inclusive per couple); with a private cabana and a bottle of Moet Chandon priced at INR 50,000 (all inclusive per couple).

Ark Deck Bar, Bandra Worli Sea Link

Couples looking for a unique dining experience on Valentine's Day can now zone in on Mumbai's first floating restaurant—Art Deck and Bar. Set on an ocean liner, anchored in the Arabian Sea, this new restaurant is spread over three levels, with an open-air bar deck, a sleek sit-down restaurant, swish private dining areas and three suites for high rollers. Who wouldn't want to spend Valentine's Day on a cruise liner that offers stunning views of the sparkling city skyline, and the chance to spot dolphins gambolling in the waters.

Time: 5pm to 9:30 pm and 10pm to 2am

V-Day special VIP table: INR 20,000 per couple + taxes Upper deck: INR 10,000 per couple + taxes Lower deck: INR 7,500 per couple + taxes

Four-course meal with Italian, American, Mexican and Lebanese cuisine on offer.

The Wine Rack, Lower Parel

A great way to begin any Valentine's Day dinner date would be with a glass of wine. And while you and your date sip on your poison of choice, enjoy a performance by internationally-acclaimed violinist Zukhra Umbayeva. Some of the amazing cocktails you can look forward to are the dark chocolate and strawberry bellini, rose and vanilla bellini, plum rosemary bellini or a strawberry orange mimosa.

Time: 9 pm onwards

Price: INR 2,000 for two (without alcohol, plus taxes)

The Quarter, Royal Opera House

How does a blissful evening of romance, jazz and drinks sound on Valentine's Day? The Quarter at the Royal Opera House will help set the right mood. Couples can enjoy the musical stylings of a jazz quartet performing a few old romantic classics before heading to the al fresco restaurant for a meal that includes oysters from the Oyster Bar and fresh artisanal cheese.

Time: 7.30 pm onwards

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